Ruby Schumaker

1927 - 2025

Ruby Schumaker

January 21, 1927 - July 6, 2025

We are saddened by the loss of Ruby Louise (Glenn) Schumaker, of Palmyra, Va., who left us on the morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the age of 98. She passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with cancer for the fifth time. Born January 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Sadie Swortzel Glenn and George Edward Glenn, Sr.

Mrs. Schumaker was preceded in death by her husband, the Reverend Frank E. Schumaker; her brother, George Edward Glenn, Jr. and his wife, Edna Diotte Glenn; her sister, Stella G. King and her husband, Charles Gerald King; and a niece, Ronda Carol King.

She is survived by her son, Glenn W. Schumaker, of Scottsville; and daughters, Patricia S. Tabb and her husband, Randolph, of Richmond, and Nancy S. Larson and her husband, Mark, of Louisville, Ky. Her grandchildren are Ashley Glenn Boyles and her husband, Andrew, of Midlothian, Andrew Philip Larson of Madison, Wis., Anne Randolph Reveley and her husband, Everett, of Richmond, Christina Diane Larson of Baghdad, Iraq, and Jonathan Mark Larson of Louisville, Ky.

She also is survived by her great-grandchildren, Jack Randolph Boyles, Hayden Walker Boyles (USMC), Porter Edward Boyles, and Annabelle Mae Boyles of Midlothian, and George Randolph Reveley and Augustine Tabb Reveley of Richmond.

Nieces and nephews who survive her are Christy G. Ward and her husband, Clif, of Coral Gables, Fla., Bonny G. Davies and her husband, Steve, of Palmyra, Charles G. King and his wife, Lucy, of Radford, and Georgette J. Glenn of Palmyra.

She also is survived by numerous cousins in both her father's and mother's families as well as the extended family of her late husband.

Ruby led a remarkable life that began right before the Great Depression, a period that shaped her life of faith and hard work on Glennacres Farm in Palmyra, where her parents also ran a cannery and a hatchery.

Her appreciation for beauty was reflected in her lovely home, flowers and award-winning flower arrangements, and sewing projects. As an accomplished cook, she applied the same principle of "presentation is a big part of it" to her many recipes.

Throughout her long life, she made friends of all ages, participated in a number of social circles and clubs, and hosted numerous gatherings. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a Bible study group. She also enjoyed sports, especially with a keen interest in UVa Women's Basketball (where she held season tickets for more than 25 years).

In addition, she found time to pursue two careers, first, at Jefferson National Bank and then, after retiring, at the Monticello Ticket Office until a second retirement.

She lived most of her life on the family farm where she enjoyed growing a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, and shrubs and pursued many hobbies such as painting, making stuffed bears, and crafting quilts for friends and family.

She married Frank, her high school sweetheart, when they were both teens, and they spent 62 years together in a blessed and romantic marriage. After a short time of living and working in other cities, they returned to Fluvanna and raised their three children. Ruby faithfully supported her husband's dual callings as an employee at the C&O/CSX Railroad and as a supply minister, accompanying him to widespread charges and opening their home for many church events, including small weddings.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to her Oncologist, Dr. Andrew Romano, and his staff, as well as to her Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Anthony Crimaldi, and his staff, for their dedicated and compassionate care and to Hospice of the Piedmont for invaluable support and comfort during her final days.

Funeral services are under the direction of Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store and will be held at Calvary Chapel Fluvanna at 388 Still Waters Ln., (formerly 2772 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.), Palmyra, Va., on July 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Rev. Scott David will officiate. A reception will be held in the church directly after the service. She will rest beside her husband at Bethel Baptist Cemetery with a private interment.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers or other contributions, donations be made to Hospice of the Piedmont.

Sheridan Funeral Home

4626 Cedar Lane Road, Kents Store, Virginia